A fireplace is a great accent for any room. The orange flames and comfortable
heat that the fire in the fireplace emits give the room a romantic feel and are
great on cool winter nights. A fireplace can be set up to blend in with the
decor of any room and can also serve to highlight the features of the room.
This article is designed to explore how to use fireplaces effectively when you
are considering a decorating scheme. This article will describe some of the
fireplace types available, outline some of the key components of having a great
fireplace, and will provide some additional decorating strategies once a
fireplace is installed in the room.

There are a large number of fireplace types available. The first thing that
differentiates fireplaces is the type of fuel that a firepalce burns. There
are generally three types of fuel that fireplaces can use to produce heat and
light: gas, electric, and wood. The wood buringing fireplaces are the fireplaces
that most people will be most familiar with. These fireplaces are easy to use -
you just throw in a log and light it. Gas fireplaces require a gas line. They
often come with fake logs from which the gas is sent out of and burned to produce
a constant, bright flame. Gas firepalces are becoming increasingly popular since
many people no longer have time to build a fire and burn it. Gas firepalces are
easy to use. There are also fireplaces that run on electricity. these
firepalces, like gas are easy to use, however, the flame is often not the same
as with a gas fireplace.

In addition to the fuel type, fireplaces come in a virtually infinate number of
sizes. If you are looking at purchasing a fireplaces for a particular room, make
sure that the fireplace type that you are attempting to install will fit the area
that you have planned for it. One of the most important things that is involved
in decorating with a fireplace is to be sure that the fireplace creates the right
feel for the room or patio. There are fireplaces that can be installed in a
corner area. Ther are firepalces that need to have a wide open space in which
to burn - these require an open wall and often draw a persons attention when the
person enters the room. Firepalces can also shaped differently as well -
circular fireplaces match rounded rooms while square or angled fireplaces match
square rooms.

In addition to the fireplace types, there are a number of items that can be used
to alter or enhance the look of a fireplace. The fireplace mantel or the area
just above and around the fireplace can go a long ways towards setting the look
for the room or even the fireplace. The firepalce itself is just an opening in
the wall. The mantle however, can be decorated ornately or simply in order to
highlight the fireplace opening. Mantles come in all shapes, sizes, and
textures. Large stone mantles can be used to complement a rocky room. Deep
mahogony or cherry mantles can help to give the fireplace a look of elegance.

There are also a lot of other accessories that can enhance the fireplace. Some
of these accessories include, the fireplace doors, the fireplace screen, the
fireplace tools, and the vents for the fireplace. The firepalce doors can be
a great complement to elegant fireplace mantles. The fireplace doors are
usually made of glass and are the lens through which a person will look at
the fire. They should be kept very clean in order to accentuate the fire and
the mantle. The door should also match or complement the mantle. Many people
prefer metals on their fireplace doors. The screen should generally not be too
visible, but should be functional. Occasionally, people will use creative ideas
for a decorative fireplace screen.

Once the firepalce is installed, there are many other ways to enhance or decorate
the fireplace. One key thing is the how you select the items that you will
locate above or below the fireplace. Many people elect to have candles, or
oranamental items on top of the mantle to give the fireplace additional
character. If you are going for the rustic, earthy look, you can use plants
above the fireplace. Plants or dried flowers also work well right next to the
fireplace if you have a large brick area in front of it. You can also use a
decorative fireplace rug to contrast with the existing carpet in order to draw
more attention to the fireplace.

Clearly, the decorating option for a room with a firepalce are nearly limitless.
This article is designed to proviude a brief overview of fireplace decorating.
For additional tips, advice, and guidance on fireplaces, you can view fireplace catalogues.